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Article: Philippine health secretary joins others in quitting government
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- Xinhua News Agency
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- May 10, 2005
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Philippine health secretary joins others in quitting government
MANILA, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Philippine Health Secretary Manuel
Dayrit on Tuesday confirmed reports that he has presented his
resignation to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, joining two other
ministers who quit the government recently.
The announcement of the key cabinet minister came one day after
the spokesman of the president dismissed the reports as mere
speculation.
During a press conference held at the Department of Health in
Manila, Dayrit said he will stay as health secretary until May 30,
2005, based on a resignation letter submitted to President Arroyo.
Dayrit did not disclose the reason behind his decision to ...